Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Horticulture Sector

Charlie McConalogue

853. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his attention was first drawn to the fact that a company (details supplied) was bringing workers into Ireland; the actions taken as a result of this development at departmental level in view of Covid-19 with respect to public health advice; and the number of meetings and conference calls he held with his ministerial colleagues in this regard. [5841/20]

Fishing Industry

Charlie McConalogue

858. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions with fishing representative bodies with regard to a storage aid market support measure to support the industry through market disruption caused by Covid-19; and the progress of talks with the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries to make additional European Maritime and Fisheries Fund funds available for such a measure. [5912/20]

Food Exports

Charlie McConalogue

859. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to ensure Irish fish and seafood product is able to reach continental EU markets despite reports (details supplied) that some wholesalers and retailers in France are being pressured not to stock product from non-domestic sources; and if he has made representations to his French counterparts and the European Commission to ensure the proper functioning of the single market and that Irish product is not being barred from access to markets. [5913/20]

Seafood Sector

Charlie McConalogue

860. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the outcome of the 13 May 2020 EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting regarding Covid-19 supports to fishermen and the seafood sector including additional funding from the European maritime and fisheries fund; the status of discussions with the Commission in this regard; and the proposals Ireland and like-minded countries made at the meeting. [5914/20]

Food Industry

Charlie McConalogue

903. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to deal with the surplus of potatoes here which are only suitable for processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6628/20]

Beef Industry

Charlie McConalogue

913. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a proposal raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the BEAM scheme. [6904/20]

Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

914. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received under the targeted agricultural modernisation scheme 2 in tabular form; the number of approved applications; the number of payment claims logged; the number of payment claims that have been approved for payment; the amount of funding allocated to the scheme under the 2014-2020 RDP; the amount expended to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6925/20]

Electricity Generation

Charlie McConalogue

934. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a new wind farm located here that feeds its electricity into the Northern Ireland grid will be able to qualify for funding under the proposed new renewable electricity support scheme; if not, if contractual arrangements that provide for the power to be sold on from the Northern Ireland grid to end users here would ensure that the electricity produced can qualify for the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6237/20]

Carer's Benefit Eligibility

Charlie McConalogue

1217. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine the circumstances referenced in correspondence from a person (details supplied); if carer's benefit can be extended in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5904/20]

Tenant Purchase Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

1339. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government when the final report of the review of the tenant purchase scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5873/20]

School Transport Provision

Charlie McConalogue

163. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a response will issue in relation to a school transport issue (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3998/20]

School Transport Provision

Charlie McConalogue

166. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a response will issue in relation to a school transport matter (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4034/20]

Emergency Works Scheme Applications

Charlie McConalogue

176. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an emergency works application by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4082/20]

Long-Term Illness Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

510. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the number of persons availing of support under the long-term illness scheme by county; the conditions for which the scheme has been granted (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4207/20]

Drugs Payment Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

531. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a decision will be made on a drugs repayment fund request for persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4252/20]

Medical Card Applications

Charlie McConalogue

551. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health if a decision will be made on a medical card application by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4387/20]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Charlie McConalogue

1060. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a decision will be made on a sports capital grant appeal by a club (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5076/20]

LEADER Programmes

Charlie McConalogue

1139. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding is available to a school under LEADER to assist in safety measures incorporating a public footpath at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5504/20]

Mica Redress Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

1231. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the status of the application process for the Mica redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4146/20]

Public Sector Pensions Legislation

Charlie McConalogue

131. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 26 September 2019 when the new guidance on the implementation of section 52(6) and (7) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3010/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Charlie McConalogue

194. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the decanting of students during the period of the construction of a new school building to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2755/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Charlie McConalogue

196. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status in relation to a school building (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2767/20]

Ministerial Correspondence

Charlie McConalogue

263. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status in relation to correspondence issued to his office (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3269/20]

Schools Building Projects Status

Charlie McConalogue

288. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new building for the relocation of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3391/20]

Court Accommodation Refurbishment

Charlie McConalogue

419. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of progress with regard to carrying out repairs to Carndonagh courthouse; if the level of repairs required has been clarified; if the work has been agreed to go to tender; if so, when; the timeframe for the work to be completed and the courthouse to be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3775/20]

Transport Support Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

638. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a replacement scheme will be announced for the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3011/20]

Services for People with Disabilities

Charlie McConalogue

765. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the progress made to date in the reopening of a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3483/20]

Brexit Supports

Charlie McConalogue

914. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of food businesses that applied for working capital under the Brexit loan scheme which opened in March 2018; the number of such businesses that have been sanctioned financing to date; and the value of same. [3904/20]

Future Growth Loan Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

915. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in addition to food businesses who have applied to the future growth loan scheme which opened in March 2019; the number of farmers and such businesses that have been sanctioned financing to date; and the value of same in tabular form. [3905/20]

Hardship Grant Scheme Eligibility

Charlie McConalogue

980. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the flood relief supports that will be available to farmers along the River Shannon where land has been flooded. [3889/20]

Covid-19 Pandemic Supports

Charlie McConalogue

981. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the advisory support available from his Department and State agencies under his remit with respect to contingency planning for business interruptions from Covid-19. [3890/20]

Brexit Negotiations

Charlie McConalogue

982. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to protect agricultural and fishing interests at upcoming Brexit negotiations. [3891/20]

Live Exports

Charlie McConalogue

983. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland has live exports, by sector; the breakdown of cattle exported to each country in 2019 and to date in 2020, by sector, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3892/20]

Exports Data

Charlie McConalogue

984. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries to which Ireland exported food and drink products in 2018 and 2019; the breakdown in volume terms and in value of total exports and as a percentage of total exports, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3893/20]

Exports Data

Charlie McConalogue

985. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the countries from which Ireland imported food and drink products in 2018 and 2019; the breakdown in volume terms and in value of total imports and as a percentage of total imports, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3894/20]

State Bodies Funding

Charlie McConalogue

986. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the funding allocated in 2020 to each specific State agency under his aegis by current and capital funding, in tabular form. [3895/20]

Common Agricultural Policy Reform

Charlie McConalogue

987. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the most recent developments on reform of the CAP and progress on agreeing a new programme at EU level; and the progress made in attaining unanimous agreement by all member states to reverse the proposed budget cuts to the next CAP. [3896/20]

Fishing Industry Data

Charlie McConalogue

988. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the EU fixed total allowable catches for all fish species in tonnage in Irish waters, that is, the exclusive economic zone of Ireland for 2019 and 2020; and the total allowable catches for Irish vessels in tonnage in the same waters for each year. [3897/20]

Aquaculture Data

Charlie McConalogue

989. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of aquaculture production carried out in 2018 and 2019, by value and tonnage, in tabular form. [3898/20]

Fish Quotas

Charlie McConalogue

990. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the final 2020 Irish quotas in tonnage and value for each fishing species agreed at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting in December 2019; the value of same; the final 2020 quota agreed for each such species; and the difference between 2019 and 2020 quotas in percentage terms, in tabular form. [3899/20]

Rural Development Programme Data

Charlie McConalogue

991. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial allocations on an annual basis under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 for schemes (details supplied); the annual amount expended on the listed schemes in each year since established up to 31 December 2019; the number of active participants in each scheme; and the number of approved applicants that subsequently withdrew from each scheme, in tabular form. [3900/20]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Charlie McConalogue

992. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the expenditure incurred in each of the years 2014 to 2018, inclusive, and up to 31 December 2019 for each measure (details supplied) under the Rural Development Programme 2014–2020, in tabular form; the original budget allocations made for each year in the 2014 to 2020 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3901/20]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Charlie McConalogue

993. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the individual allocation to each respective rural development programme scheme in 2020. [3903/20]

Sports Capital Programme Applications

Charlie McConalogue

1032. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a sports capital application appeal by a club (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2697/20]

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

1095. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application submitted by Donegal County Council (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2786/20]

Rural Development Programme Funding

Charlie McConalogue

1108. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the financial allocations on an annual basis under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 per measure 19 support for LEADER local development; the annual amount expended on the programme in each year of the programme up to 31 December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3902/20]

Carer's Benefit Applications

Charlie McConalogue

1160. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application will be expedited for carer's benefit by a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3268/20]

Water Services Infrastructure

Charlie McConalogue

1202. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if Donegal County Council is one of the 19 authorities which have made an application under the programme for support relating to the taking in charge of housing estates; if the expert panel has made its recommendations on the suitability of projects under the programme for support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2984/20]

Water Services Infrastructure

Charlie McConalogue

1203. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 577 of 12 November 2019, the progress to date in the taking in charge of housing developments with stand-alone treatment plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2987/20]

Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

356. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the 2019 beef data and genomics programme by county in tabular form; the number of applications approved and not approved, respectively; the number of applications not approved that were appealed; the number of 2019 advance and balancing payments to the programme that have issued to date; and the value by county. [53851/19]

Agriculture Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

357. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers whose contracts will expire on 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2021 for each scheme under the rural development programme including GLAS 1, 2 and 3 and the beef data and genomics programme 1 and 2 in tabular form. [53852/19]

Rural Development Programme Data

Charlie McConalogue

358. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the average annual payment under each RDP scheme in tabular form. [53853/19]

Agriculture Industry

Charlie McConalogue

359. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the new green deal and proposals relating to the agriculture sector by the European Commission. [53854/19]

Common Agricultural Policy

Charlie McConalogue

360. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of CAP transitional measures post-2020. [53855/19]

Beef Environmental Efficiency Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

487. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the 2019 Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot, BEEP, scheme by county, in tabular form; the number of approved applications; the number of applications not approved; the number of applications not approved that were appealed; the number of payments under the 2019 BEEP scheme that have issued to date; and the value per county. [52578/19]

Sheepmeat Sector

Charlie McConalogue

522. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason lamb prices are lagging behind those of international competitors (details supplied); the steps he will take to address the anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52855/19]

Renewable Energy Projects

Charlie McConalogue

554. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on a proposal by an organisation (details supplied) on the renewable energy support scheme and the participation of farm scale projects in renewable electricity generation. [52579/19]

Basic Payment Scheme Eligibility

Charlie McConalogue

293. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the legislative process required at EU level for the 3,000 forgotten farmers in order to be eligible for inclusion in the national reserve further to correspondence from him (details supplied); and if it is technically possible for member states to make this change under the current CAP regulations or as proposed by the new CAP proposals and accompanying strategic plans as published by the EU Commission in June 2018. [52461/19]

Agriculture Scheme Applications

Charlie McConalogue

294. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the 2019 national reserve and young farmers scheme by county in tabular form; the number of approved and not approved applications, respectively; the number of applications not approved that were appealed; the number of advance and balancing payments that have issued to date; and the value by county. [52462/19]

Agri-Environment Options Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

295. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers enrolled in the AEOS scheme whose contracts ceased on 31 December 2018, by county in tabular form; if he will consider permitting such farmers to apply to join GLAS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52463/19]

GLAS Payments

Charlie McConalogue

296. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons in receipt of GLAS 1, 2 and 3 who received the 85% advance payment of their 2019 payments by county, in tabular form; the number of persons who have passed the payment approval checks and are awaiting their 85% portion of their 2019 payments; the number of GLAS recipients that have yet to receive this portion of payment by county; if the same information for 2019 balancing payments will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52464/19]

Basic Payment Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

297. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the 2019 basic payment scheme by county in tabular form; the number of approved and not approved applications, respectively; the number of applications not approved that were appealed; the number of 2019 advance and balancing payments to the 2019 basic payment scheme that have issued to date; and the value by county. [52465/19]

Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

298. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the 2019 ANC scheme by county in tabular form; the number of approved and not approved applications, respectively; the number of applications not approved that were appealed; the number of 2019 advance and balancing payments to the 2019 ANC scheme that have issued to date; and the value by county. [52466/19]

Brexit Data

Charlie McConalogue

299. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications to the BEAM scheme by county in tabular form; the number of approved and not approved applications, respectively; the number of applications not approved that were appealed; the number payments under the BEAM scheme that have issued to date; and the value by county. [52467/19]

Healthcare Policy

Charlie McConalogue

307. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the financial supports in place to assist those who have additional costs as a result of having chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis and COPD; if he will consider providing additional payments to assist with the day-to-day living costs (details supplied) associated with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51083/19]

Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Charlie McConalogue

414. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a second consultant for a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51630/19]

Live Exports

Charlie McConalogue

471. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to maintain the exports of Irish brown crab to the Chinese market in view of the fact fishermen rely on this species for an income (details supplied); the reason the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, changed the procedure for the Irish sector by insisting that the export health certificate would only be issued on production of a compliant cadmium result from a sample submitted for testing by the Marine Institute; if the SFPA was offered an opportunity to join fellow EU agencies engaging with the Chinese authorities to have the standard for cadmium adjusted to bring it in line with EU regulations; the position decided upon by the Irish authorities on this latter point; and if the authorities consulted with fishing representative stakeholders in forming this position. [51381/19]

LEADER Programmes Funding

Charlie McConalogue

356. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if additional funding will be allocated to the LEADER programme in County Donegal; if so, the level of funding that will be made available; when it will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50687/19]

LEADER Programmes

Charlie McConalogue

357. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development his plans to ensure that there are no gaps between the LEADER programme 2014-2020 when it finishes at the end of 2020 and the next LEADER programme commencing; if his attention has been drawn to potential gaps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50688/19]

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

364. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application made by Donegal County Council (details supplied) under the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme; when an announcement will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50790/19]

Community Employment Schemes Supervisors

Charlie McConalogue

378. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position of her Department on the Labour Court recommendation that community employment supervisors receive a pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50690/19]

IDA Ireland Data

Charlie McConalogue

49. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the number of new-first time investments by new IDA Ireland client companies in County Donegal in 2019; the number of visits by new IDA Ireland client companies in 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49965/19]

Local Enterprise Offices

Charlie McConalogue

70. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the supports in place for businesses though the local enterprise office in County Donegal; the additional funding made to same in 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49962/19]

Cancer Screening Programmes

Charlie McConalogue

391. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to roll out the BreastCheck mobile unit to a town (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49992/19]

Cancer Screening Programmes

Charlie McConalogue

392. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when the BreastCheck mobile unit will be rolled out to a town (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49993/19]

Agriculture Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

448. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants selected for a remote sensing inspection in respect of the various 2019 area based schemes; the number of inspections in respect of the cases that have taken place; the number finalised and processed to payment stage; and the number of such applicants that have and have not received their 2019 payments in tabular form. [49788/19]

Departmental Funding

Charlie McConalogue

456. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department provides grant funding for anaerobic digesters; if not, his plans to introduce same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49915/19]

Departmental Funding

Charlie McConalogue

457. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department had a consultation with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment on the introduction of grant support for anaerobic digesters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49918/19]

Invalidity Pension Payments

Charlie McConalogue

597. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when arrears will issue to a person (details supplied) for an invalidity pension application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50307/19]

Mica Redress Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

615. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will ensure that lenders support homeowners that are affected by mica to access the 10% finance needed for the redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49984/19]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

Charlie McConalogue

22. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the commitment to provide high speed broadband to every house and business in County Donegal; the timeline for when the roll-out will commence in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49346/19]

National Broadband Plan Implementation

Charlie McConalogue

27. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan; when all homes and businesses in County Donegal will have access to high speed broadband; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49345/19]

Teacher Training Provision

Charlie McConalogue

96. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the terms and conditions announced in budget 2020 for teachers to improve their standard of spoken and written Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49459/19]

Nitrates Action Programme

Charlie McConalogue

194. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the continuation of the agricultural catchments programme; and the funding for the programme in 2019 and 2020 and each year of the programme in the years ahead. [49680/19]

Live Exports

Charlie McConalogue

195. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to increase lairage capacity at Cherbourg. [49681/19]

Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations

Charlie McConalogue

196. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position taken by Ireland regarding the Finnish Presidency proposal that countries spend at least 30% of CAP funds post 2020 on climate and environment measures; and if he is considering carrying out an impact analysis of the proposals to compare them to the EU Commission proposals in 2018 by which a country would have to spend 40% of CAP funding on climate measures and the environment. [49682/19]

Basic Payment Scheme Payments

Charlie McConalogue

31. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of basic payment scheme applicants who have not received their 2019 advance payment; the reason for non-payment to date; if he will he consider providing the advance payment to those farmers who have been selected for on-site and satellite inspections, or both, in view of their severe financial position and the fact that they greatly depend on such payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49428/19]

Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations

Charlie McConalogue

33. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions at the most recent EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting regarding transitionary provisions for CAP post-2020; his plans to ensure that existing rural development programme, RDP, schemes such as areas of natural constraint, ANC, the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, the beef data and genomics programme, BDGP, sheep welfare and, will continue for this transition period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49429/19]

Trade Agreements

Charlie McConalogue

44. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the latest developments on the provisional Mercosur agreement; the impact assessments being carried out at European Union and national level; the steps he is taking to protect farmers here by ensuring beef does not form an element of the final Mercosur deal at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49058/19]

Organic Farming Scheme

Charlie McConalogue

59. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the approval rate for applications to the organic farming scheme when it re-opened for 30 days in November 2018. [49060/19]

Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations

Charlie McConalogue

67. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions at the most recent Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting regarding CAP proposals post-2020 including transitionary provisions; if existing schemes will be rolled over in pillars 1 and 2; his views on the new green architecture proposed and targets for environmental measures set out by the Finnish Presidency for the next CAP. [49061/19]

Agriculture Scheme Data

Charlie McConalogue

71. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of approved applicants to each 2019 area-based scheme in pillars 1 and 2; the number of applicants who were selected for an inspection; the number who have had their inspection and are awaiting their advance payment; the number who have had their inspection and received their advance payment; the number who have not had their inspection to date and are awaiting payment by county in tabular form. [49057/19]

Beef Industry

Charlie McConalogue

74. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the first meeting of the beef market task force will take place; the agreed timeline for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49059/19]

Medical Card Applications

Charlie McConalogue

125. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health when a reassessment will be carried out on a medical card application for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49161/19]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Charlie McConalogue

97. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his long-term plans for a number of community hospitals in County Donegal including the community hospital in Lifford, Ramelton and St. Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48863/19]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Charlie McConalogue

111. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health the status of works at Carndonagh Community Hospital; if a contractor has been appointed; when works are scheduled to commence; the timeline for completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48864/19]

Schools Building Projects Status

Charlie McConalogue

200. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new building for the relocation of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48674/19]

GLAS Payments

Charlie McConalogue

360. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in a GLAS payment being issued to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48590/19]

GLAS Payments

Charlie McConalogue

368. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a GLAS payment for 2018 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48979/19]

Road Projects Status

Charlie McConalogue

6. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of progress on the A5 project; the funding that will be made available for this project; when the funding will be made available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47795/19]